what is cattle

Cattle, also known as oxen, are large domesticated bovine ungulates. They are the most widespread species of the genus Bos and are commonly raised as livestock for meat, milk, and hides. Cattle are also used as draft animals, which pull carts and plows. The male cattle are referred to as bulls, and the female cattle are referred to as cows. Young female cattle are called heifers, young male cattle are called bullocks, and castrated male cattle are called steers. Cattle are herbivores and mainly feed on grass, hay, silage, grains, and corn. They are one of the most commonly domesticated farm animals and have been used in research for decades. Cattle share a common anatomy and physiology with humans, and they have more comparable organ size and functions than smaller animals. Cattle have been genetically sequenced, which allows them to be genetically studied.